A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicalsThe school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents

Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in childrenThe government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes

Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammationA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation program
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate, sleep, and activity levels
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate